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Suoi Lam Lake Tourist Area is one of the famous natural tourist destinations in Binh Phuoc next to Bu Gia Map National Park, Thac Mo Hydroelectric Lake, Ba Ra Mountain... With a romantic blue lake and forests. Rubber trees stretch to the horizon, the scenery here not only captures the hearts of the traveling community but also turns Suoi Lam Lake into the most popular weekend destination. It can be said that every season, this place captivates the footsteps of discoverers in a very unique way. If the period from December to January next year is memorable because of the cold weather and the radiant spring sunlight filtering through the leaves that are gradually changing color, then late February and early March will be the ideal time. Let you immerse yourself in the pure white color of the blooming coffee flower forest. Located in Dong Phu district, Binh Phuoc province, Ho Suoi Lam tourist area is very close to Ho Chi Minh City. With a distance of about 120km, it is extremely convenient for traveling, you can easily get here by many types of means of transport such as motorbikes, cars, and buses. A little more specifically about long-distance transportation, at Mien Dong Bus Station there are many bus routes departing from Saigon to Binh Phuoc. Depending on the bus company as well as the travel distance you choose, the expected ticket price will be around 65,000 VND to 100,000 VND/person. For backpackers who want to conquer Binh Phuoc in general and Ho Suoi Lam tourist area in particular by motorbike, below are the most popular routes from near and far: Starting from Saigon, you can go towards Binh Trieu Bridge to Highway 13 or Saigon Bridge to Hanoi Highway. No matter which route you choose, explorers will stop by Binh Duong - a place that welcomes you with a forest of rubber trees all along both sides of the road, as beautiful as a Korean movie, extremely suitable for check-in. virtual living". Possessing an area of up to 100 hectares, Suoi Lam Lake has a depth of about 4 meters. The lake surface here is calm all year round, making a special impression with its clear water reflecting the clouds. Surrounded by immense forests, the lake and stream are home to many species of freshwater fish such as silver carp and carp. carp, snakehead fish, carp... Not only does it impress with the pristine, peaceful and green natural scenery, coming here during the flower blooming season you also have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful lake space like an earthly fairyland. The surface of the lake, which was originally like a shining mirror, is now covered with a layer of pure white flowers with extremely clear and pure beauty. Rowing a boat in the middle of the lake, you will soon let your soul drift along this beautiful forest of flowers and let them gently relieve all the pressure and fatigue that comes from a busy everyday life. Besides the captivating natural beauty, Suoi Lam Lake Tourist Area is also an ideal destination for relaxation, camping, fishing and picnics. Young people who come here after taking photos with the poetic lake and setting up tents to camp along the forest often participate in recreational activities such as bathing in streams, boating, water skiing... The tourist area also Providing large bamboo huts and cheap charcoal stove services to serve the picnic needs of families and groups of friends.
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November to April
As one of the three highest mountains in the Southeast region, Ba Ra Thac Mo Mountain, Binh Phuoc, located at an altitude of 723m above sea level and with rugged terrain, was once a place marking many heroic, resilient and heroic achievements. There are so many anecdotes associated with important historical events of the nation. At Ba Ra Mountain Thac Mo Binh Phuoc also has Be River, Thac Me, Thac Mo hydroelectric power plant and forests with diverse and rich flora. Coming here, you will definitely admire the beautiful landscape painting that captivates people's hearts. From 1925 to 1941, the French colonialists built at the foot of Ba Ra mountain a large prison consisting of 3 military camps: Military camp A to imprison thieves and robbers; Military camp B held female prisoners, political criminals, and people suspected of being communists but not convicted; Military camp C to hold political prisoners. Currently, on the top of Ba Ra mountain there are still traces of the airport built by the American invaders. In addition, to commemorate the merits, a stele house and a memorial temple for soldiers, soldiers and people who sacrificed their lives in the resistance war in the Ba Ra area were built on Bang Lang hill in the Ba Ra mountain relic complex. Thac Mo Binh Phuoc. Another option for young people who like to explore and conquer spectacular challenges is trekking Ba Ra mountain. From the foot of the mountain, you can travel by motorbike or car along the paved road leading to Bang Lang hill. There is a memorial stele here to remember the merits of heroic martyrs. In addition, you can also try to experience the feeling of riding the cable car here. Ba Ra Temple is a project belonging to the Ba Ra historical relic complex and is also known as Linh Son Temple. The design here is inspired by the beliefs of the Southeast region, similar to famous architectural works in the Ba Den mountain complex (Tay Ninh) and Ba Chua Xu (An Giang). On the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th days of the third lunar month every year, the Ba Ra Temple Festival is held, attracting many people to gather here to visit and express their gratitude and belief in their beliefs. folk. Binh Phuoc is not only famous for tourist destinations such as Bu Gia Map National Park or Quang Minh Pagoda. Ba Ra Mountain Thac Mo Binh Phuoc is also one of the tourist attractions that attracts many people from all provinces and cities to admire.
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From January to December
If you are looking for a spacious and cool camping location near Saigon, please refer to Bu Lach Glade. Located in village 7, Dong Nai commune, Bu Dang district, Binh Phuoc, this is one of the most attractive camping locations for tourists. Surrounded by primeval forests and a large lake in the middle, Bu Lach has a strangely pristine and peaceful natural scenery. This place was originally a cluster of nearly 20 grasslands of different sizes with an area of up to 500 hectares. The reason for its name is due to a misreading of the local language of the M'Nong people. The village elders explained that here the word "lach" in the M'Nong language means "glad", in the glade there is a water tank so it is called Bau Lach, if read incorrectly it becomes Bu Lach. The road to Bu Lach Grassland is not too difficult. If you are from Saigon, you can buy bus tickets at Mien Dong bus station. Ticket prices are usually from 100k to 250k. If you want to explore nature and travel, you can travel by motorbike. There are two directions to get to Binh Phuoc. One is from Binh Trieu Bridge to follow Highway 133. The second direction is from Saigon Bridge to Hanoi Highway. Travel time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes to arrive. Check-in to the grassland, visitors will be amazed at what nature has bestowed upon them. These are vast green lawns surrounded by clear blue water, surrounded by primeval forests. Just like that, one glade follows another, endlessly green. The glades are usually about 5-10 hectares wide, but Big Glade is the most beautiful and widest, nearly 100 hectares. Another unique feature is that there is only one type of needle grass growing mixed with purple wildflowers, making the scene even more wild. Not only is the background beautiful for taking photos, you will also be impressed with the scenery here. Just standing there looking and breathing feels good. All the worries, fatigue, and dust have gone, leaving only the feeling of being surrounded by nature. Visitors here can also fish, walk sightseeing, boating, camping, play soccer on the grass, etc. Especially, in the dry season, the grass in the glade will turn bright yellow. You can bring tents to camp and hold BBQ parties. In addition to playing in the lake and grass fields, you can also go deep inside to see beautiful waterfalls. The grasslands and water basins are all protected forest areas and forbidden forests, so there are no residents living here. Around the grassland there are only villages of the S'tieng, M'Nong and Chau Ma ethnic groups. You can visit the communal houses to visit and learn about their culture. If you come in the third lunar month, you will be able to participate in their Dam Bau fish-catching festival.
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From January to December
Known as one of the famous national parks in Vietnam thanks to its diverse natural ecosystem, flora and fauna that contribute to creating impressive scenery. Bu Gia Map National Park is currently a famous tourist attraction that many people choose to visit when coming to Bu Gia Map district, Binh Phuoc province. Although it has been established for many years, it was not until 2002 that this place was officially converted from a conservation area to a national park. With a total area of 25,601.18 hectares and divided into many conservation areas for many rare plants, directly affecting the genetic research process of many precious plant species. In particular, the forest coverage reaches 90%, creating a habitat for many types of animals. Not only does it play a conservation role, this is also a national park that greatly contributes to protecting and regulating water sources for hydroelectric and irrigation lakes. Visitors to Bu Gia Map National Park will be able to admire the close natural scenery, admire the green beauty, discover many precious flora and fauna species, and participate in interesting activities. Characterized by a sub-equatorial tropical monsoon climate, the national park has two distinct seasons: sunny and dry during the year. In particular, the average temperature will be about 25.8 - 26.2°C, which is quite favorable for visiting and exploring the national park landscape during the trip. Therefore, you can schedule a visit to the tourist area at any time of the year. However, to have a smooth visit and keep many memorable memories, you should choose to go during the dry season. Specifically, from November to early May of next year, you should avoid going to Bu Gia Map National Park during the rainy season because it will make it difficult to move and see the scenery. After arriving in Binh Phuoc province, to have a memorable and easier trip to Bu Gia Map National Park, many tourists are interested in choosing a quality place to stop. With the strong development of the tourism industry and the large number of tourists visiting every year, here you can find many hotels in Binh Phuoc. In particular, depending on the needs and desires of each person, they can choose a hotel with suitable quality for themselves. Therefore, you do not need to worry about where to stay on this tour. Besides, visitors can also refer to hotels in Binh Duong or City. Ho Chi Minh if you plan to visit during the day or camp on site. Trekking activities are indispensable when visiting natural tourist destinations such as national parks. During this process, you will experience many adventurous activities, immersing yourself in exciting space and scenery. At the same time, this is also an opportunity to explore many species of flora and fauna preserved in the national park. In addition, Da Voi Beach and Dak Mai Waterfall are an interesting attraction located in the national park area. Not only is it a large area, but this place also possesses many giant rocks in the middle of lush cashew gardens. and create the majestic Elephant Rock. Besides, Dak Mai waterfall flows from Dak Nong through Bu Gia Map national park combining changes in height to create an impressive and beautiful waterfall. One of the great experiences when coming to the famous tourist area in Binh Phuoc is to enjoy delicious dishes that are uniquely prepared and attractive. Some outstanding dishes that are highly appreciated by many tourists include: beef soup, bamboo-tube rice, wild boar meat, etc. All of them use available ingredients grown by local people. Through skillful processing, it creates unforgettable specialties from the first time you enjoy it.
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November to early May
Suoi Giai Lake is a charming landscape located in Tan Lap commune, Dong Phu district. About 20 km from the center of Dong Xoai City, and about 80 km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, Suoi Giai Lake is like a peaceful space nestled among the noise and dust of the city. The name Suoi Giai Lake comes from the connotation of Giai Nhan stream, which also means beautiful young woman. Therefore, the beautiful scenery here is often compared to a fairy descending to earth, gentle, gentle but no less flashy. Suoi Giai Lake is about 1.5 km wide, nestled between two hills, you can see the lake bed from above while driving. Review of Suoi Giai Lake shows that, in the past, Suoi Giai Lake was the upstream of a small stream. In 1978, after being approved by the Binh Phuoc provincial government, this place was converted into an irrigation dam with the task of storing and providing water for the use of the people here. Currently, this place is an interesting destination for the backpacking community, suitable for experiencing various types of activities such as camping, boating or fishing. Suoi Giai Lake is a large dam with a romantic and charming scene. At noon, the rays of sunlight shine down on the sparkling clear water, creating a very poetic and peaceful space. The most expensive scenery at Suoi Giai Lake must be at sunrise and sunset. When the sun appears and disappears, the scene seems to be dyed a brilliant orange-yellow color, lighting up the whole land and sky. On the lake bed, you can easily see the scene of a fisherman fishing and catching fish. It all took place under the sunset, painting a picture that couldn't have been more peaceful and romantic. Besides, when moving to Suoi Giai Lake, you will easily encounter wonderful and quite famous scenery. If you move from Binh Duong, you will pass by the Song Be Broken Bridge Relic, a famous place that appears quite a lot on the screen. In addition, when moving around the province, it will not be difficult for you to encounter Binh Phuoc rubber forests during the leaf-changing season. This is a place that many young people check in at the end of the year, when the forests are tall. The sun becomes bright yellow in a corner of Binh Phuoc sky.
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November to April
Thac Mo hydroelectric reservoir is located in two districts of Phuoc Long and Bu Dang of Binh Phuoc province. This is an artificial lake with an area of about 110km2 in the Thac Mo hydroelectric project complex. This place's main task is to provide water to surrounding areas as well as help Thac Mo hydroelectric plant produce electricity to serve people's daily activities. Besides, Thac Mo hydroelectric lake has a charming landscape with many cultivated plantations, green grasslands, open space and fresh air. This place is gradually becoming an attractive destination for young people who like to explore new and interesting things. Currently, Binh Phuoc province still does not have an airport, so if you are in the North and want to explore Thac Mo hydroelectric lake, you can move to Tan Son Nhat airport, Ho Chi Minh City. Then, from the airport continue to travel by bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Binh Phuoc to this attraction. With a distance of 154km, it will take you about 4 more hours to drive from the city center to Thac Mo hydropower plant. Don't be afraid of the long distance, the road to Thac Mo hydroelectric power plant will make you surprised by the beautiful and enchanting scenery. If you choose Ho Chi Minh City center as the starting point when traveling by motorbike, we will guide you on the route from Ben Thanh market to Thac Mo hydroelectric lake. From Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Dien Bien Phu streets, you go straight to Xo Viet Nghe Tinh/National Highway 13 (5.3km). Then, go along Highway 13 to Go Dua Street in Thu Duc (7.8km). At the intersection between DT743 and DT745/DT747B, continue moving toward Nguyen Tat Thanh in Phuoc Long town (107km). Finally, after reaching Thac Me bridge at Duc Hanh (6.4km), run straight to reach Thac Mo hydroelectric power plant. Along the road to Ba Ra Mountain Thac Mo Binh Phuoc, you will admire many beautiful landscapes that cannot be found anywhere else. Here you can trek with friends and relatives to Ba Ra mountain. On the way, you will easily encounter perennial rubber forests planted in extremely poetic straight lines. If you are lucky enough to go here in the fall, this road will be tinged with a dreamy yellow color like a European scene. You can also see fruit orchards such as durian, rambutan, or vegetable plantations. If you want, you can visit, experience and pick vegetables and fruits at the garden to enjoy the fresh taste of newly picked fruits. Thac Mo Hydropower Plant is located at the foot of Ba Ra Mountain, as beautiful as a vast steppe. Because tourism has not been exploited much, the scenery here is still wild and has a poetic beauty. Try with the people to experience fishing right on the lake, vacation on a beautiful small island here or enjoy rustic grilled fish. On weekends, to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city, have a picnic with friends right at the Thac Mo hydropower grassland. The large, green lawn will be a place for you to release all daily fatigue and stress and immerse yourself in the open nature. Most especially, you will have the opportunity to enjoy fish dishes, eel from Be River accompanied by Ba Ra wild banana flowers and a few jars of wine by the red fire.
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November to April
Tan Hiep Prison, also known as "Tan Hiep Correctional Center", is located in Quarter 6, Tan Tien Ward, Bien Hoa City. Tan Hiep Prison Relic was ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture and Sports on January 15, 1994. Tan Hiep Prison is one of the six largest prisons in South Vietnam and the largest prison in the Southeast region, built in an important military position, northeast of Bien Hoa town. Ahead is National Highway 1; Behind is the North - South railway line. This is an isolated location, convenient for transportation, easy for protecting, guarding, receiving prisoners from other places and transferring prisoners to Con Dao, Phu Quoc... Tan Hiep Prison has an area of 46,520 square meters with 8 prisons, including 5 prisons for communist prisoners and patriots. The prison is surrounded by 4 layers of barbed wire with 9 bunkers, 3 watchtowers with a team of guards and a modern alarm system. It's called "Correctional Center" but inside is actually a gun warehouse, an interrogation and torture room with the most modern tools. Each prison only has an area of nearly 200 square meters but holds 300-400 people, sometimes up to a thousand people. In particular, there are "repentance" rooms and "tiger cages" that are very small and narrow and living conditions are extremely harsh, prisoners live like in a crematorium. The diet was extremely unhygienic. The prison guards bought rotten rice and rotten fish to fertilize the fields, and fried them in oil to feed the prisoners, leading to many people being poisoned. With the determination to escape the imperial prison, return to the Party and the people to continue fighting and liberating the nation, on December 2, 1956, with the agreement of the Eastern Inter-Provincial Party Committee, the soldiers Communists were "detained" in Tan Hiep prison under the direct direction of comrade Nguyen Trong Tam (Bat Tam) - in charge of the prison Party Committee and a number of other comrades who suddenly broke the shackles. was able to free nearly 500 comrades and patriots. This event caused a stir in the Pentagon. America - Diem hastily mobilized both main forces and security forces, civil guards defending the three provinces of Bien Hoa, Ba Ria, Thu Dau Mot and two special forces to encircle and capture the prisoners, but all were defeated. failure. Our comrades and compatriots who escaped from Tan Hiep prison received help and protection from local facilities and returned safely to base. Among the escaped prisoners were comrades: Bay Tam, Hai Thong, Ly Van Sam... who became the core nucleus of the Dong Khoi movement later. In 2001, to partly recreate the crimes of the US - Diem against our comrades and compatriots imprisoned at Tan Hiep prison and describe the entire Tan Hiep uprising on December 2, 1956. , Dong Nai Museum has collected images, documents, and artifacts displayed at the relic and made a model to serve the research and sightseeing needs of all classes of people. Every day, the monument is open to visitors. Source: Dong Nai Electronic Newspaper
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La Nga Victory Relic (at km 104-112 on Highway 20 to Da Lat, in Phu Ngoc commune, Dinh Quan district) was ranked a national historical relic by the Ministry of Culture on December 12, 1986. To cheer for the Viet Bac victory in the fall-winter of 1947 and also to deal a fatal blow to the enemy, the command board of squad 10 decided to organize a big battle, to show the enemy that the Vietnamese people were , Vietnamese people do not easily submit to any enemy; With a spirit of courage and ingenuity after nearly half a year of preparation, studying the terrain, and choosing a location: at 15:12 on March 1, 1948, the La Nga ambush battle began and ended at 15:12 on March 1, 1948. 15:57 on the same day, in just 45 minutes. The victory of La Nga delighted the people of Dinh Quan in particular and the people of Dong Nai in general. This is a victory that demonstrates the cunning and courage of our army and people, causing the enemy to be stunned and defeated. From this victory, our force grew stronger and stronger, contributing to defeating the enemy's plan to attack quickly and win quickly, forcing them into a passive position. The scenic complex of Chong Rock, Mai Waterfall, La Nga River and La Nga Victory Monument is an interesting tourist complex of Dinh Quan. The amazing beauty of Hon Ba Chong, Da Voi Mountain, Hon Dia, along with the natural pagoda at the foot of the rocky mountain are typical clusters that create a harmonious beauty for the Da Chong scenic area. Dinh Quan Da Chong Complex is also a place that retains traces of prehistoric life. Here, under the stone roofs, along the streams and on the slopes along the valley, many production and daily life tools of the ancients made of stone, bronze and terracotta were discovered. During the 30-year resistance war. Dinh Quan is an important part of War Zone D. Da Chong witnessed the formation, development, stationing, and combat deployment of revolutionary forces. Today, a part of the land of Da Chong Dinh Quan scenic area has been used and built into the Dinh Quan District Cultural and Sports Center. In the near future, Da Chong Dinh Quan scenic area will be invested in and renovated, contributing to making the natural landscape more beautiful and becoming an attractive eco-tourism destination. Source: Dinh Quan District People's Committee
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Nguyen Huu Canh temple, also known as Binh Kinh communal house, is located on the left bank of Dong Nai river, formerly belonging to Binh Kinh hamlet, Binh Hoanh village, Tran Bien canton, now Nhi Hoa hamlet, Hiep Hoa commune, Bien Hoa city. It was ranked as a national historical relic by the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports and Tourism on March 25, 1991. Nguyen Huu Canh Temple was built around the end of the 18th century. Initially, the temple was small in scale, with walls made of boards and a yin-yang tile roof, about 400m south of the current temple. Documents say: the temple was first rebuilt in the fourth year of Tu Duc (1851); By 1923, the temple was rebuilt at its current location. Nguyen Huu Canh was born in 1650 in Gia Mieu, Tong Son district, Thanh Hoa province in a family with many famous generals in the dynasty. He was a man of both literature and martial arts, accomplished many great victories and was trusted, loved and respected by Lord Nguyen. In the spring of the year Mau Dan (1698), he obeyed Lord Nguyen's order to invade Dang Trong while it was still very desolate. Arriving in Dong Nai, he set up his headquarters at Cu Lao Pho (now Hiep Hoa commune); took Dong Nai land as Phuoc Long district, built Tran Bien palace, took Saigon land as Tan Binh district, built Phien Tran palace, the land expanded thousands of miles. He recruited immigrants to settle down, organized the administrative apparatus gradually and systematically, encouraged land reclamation, and promoted Cu Lao Pho to develop into one of the busiest and most dynamic port towns throughout the century. 18 and officially annexed the new land of the South into the Dai Viet map. After returning from the invasion of the South, the following year he again served Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu's command to lead an army to suppress King Chan Lap and maintain the southern border region. In April of the year Canh Thin (1700), after completing his mission, on the way back to Rach Gam (Tien Giang), he fell ill and passed away on the 16th day of the 5th lunar month, at the age of 51 years old. On the way to his hometown for burial, his coffin was stopped at the land where he once had his headquarters on Cu Lao Pho so that local people could have the opportunity to say goodbye to him one last time. At the mandarin's communal house, local people built a tomb to remember this event. When hearing the news of Nguyen Huu Canh's death, Lord Nguyen was extremely sorry and conferred on him the title of High-ranking official of the Town Chancellor with the title: Thanh Marquis Ceremony and had his tablet enshrined at the Thai temple. Source: Dong Nai Electronic Newspaper
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The Long Khanh Provincial Administrative Building relic located on Cach Mang Thang Tam street, Xuan An ward, Long Khanh town, was ranked a national historical relic by the Ministry of Culture on November 16, 1988. Long Khanh Administration Building has a total area of 9,000 square meters, built in 1965 in French-style architecture, including a ground floor and an upper floor. This was the highest working headquarters of the American puppet in Long Khanh province at that time. In March 1975, the US - puppet government built the strategic defense line of Phan Rang - Xuan Loc - Tay Ninh to prevent the advance of our troops along the North-East gateway to Saigon. Long Khanh Administrative Building was chosen as the control center for all military activities of this defense line. Thoroughly grasping the ideology of the Party Central Politburo, the Regional Command decided to launch the Xuan Loc campaign to liberate Long Khanh town, destroy the enemy's strategic defense line, and advance to liberate Saigon. On April 9, 1975, 5 hours after the campaign started, a major battle took place at the Long Khanh Administrative Building. Comrades Pham Le Canh, Nguyen Van Trong, battalion 5; Nguyen Thanh Son, Nguyen Minh Duc, the 7th battalion of Regiment 266 of the 341st Division's assault spearhead led by comrade Tran Van Tran, attacking from the north of the town, planted the flag "Determined to win, determined to win" on the top of the flagpole. on the 1st floor of the Administration Building. This is a historic turning point victory for the Vietnamese revolution and the pride of the people of Long Khanh in the resistance war against America to save the country. After the liberation of the South on April 30, 1975, Long Khanh province was reorganized into Xuan Loc district. The Administration Building was repaired and became the headquarters of the People's Committee of Xuan Loc district. In 1991, Long Khanh district was separated from Xuan Loc district, the Administrative Building became the headquarters of the People's Committee of Long Khanh district. In 2004, the Administration Building was assigned to the Department of Culture, Sports and Information of Long Khanh town to manage and use: The ground floor is a library to store documents to serve readers, the upper floor is a traditional gallery with 176 documents and artifacts. Every year it attracts about 500 visitors, researchers and students. Source: Dong Nai Electronic Newspaper
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Trinh Hoai Duc Tomb is located in Quarter 3, Trung Dung Ward, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province. Ranked as a national historical relic by the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports and Tourism on December 27, 1990. Under the Nguyen Dynasty, Trinh Hoai Duc's tomb was located in Binh Truc village, Tran Bien palace. During the French colonial period, it was changed to Binh Truoc, in Chau Thanh district, Bien Hoa province. In 1938, Trinh Hoai Duc's mausoleum was classified as a relic by the Far East School. Local people often call it "Mr. Mausoleum" and there are many ancient tombs built of compound laterite. Many people believe that this was previously the tomb of the Trinh Hoai Duc family. The tombs are all built in the shape of an elephant, with a rectangular block plan; The stone steles engraved with Chinese characters face southwest, the walls are covered with green moss. In the entire Trinh family tomb area, Trinh Hoai Duc's tomb stands out because of its architectural scale, perhaps this was the intention of the tomb builders in accordance with the ancient principles of family lineage. Before 1975, every year during the Qingming Festival, Trinh Hoai Duc's descendants from other localities came to pay their respects with solemn ceremonies. Later, there was a ceremony because some descendants of the Trinh family had grown old or wandered, so the visiting ceremonies were no longer maintained as before. In 1998, on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the formation and development of Bien Hoa - Dong Nai, Trinh Hoai Duc's tomb was restored and embellished. The original tomb architecture was preserved, surrounded by a solid citadel. Behind the tomb is a raised wall, forming a wavy oval shape. On the wall is an inscription in Chinese characters that resembles a poem praising Trinh Hoai Duc's virtue, but it has faded over time and is no longer readable. Both sides are decorated with two insulated dragon heads. Currently, this wall is decorated with a hidden dragon pattern. In front of the tomb entrance is a large screen, engraved with Trinh Hoai Duc's biography and career. On the square pillars connecting the walls of the citadel in front of the tomb, Chinese couplets are carved, the content is mainly about history and Trinh Hoai Duc's erudition in research. Inside the citadel is the main element of architecture, consisting of two parts: Graves: one of Trinh Hoai Duc and one of the main wife, surnamed Le. The structure of the tomb is the same, shaped like an elephant, surrounded by a horseshoe-shaped edge, in front of each grave is a stone stele, engraved with Chinese characters; The surrounding area is decorated with lines of text, yin and yang symbols, and the bottom is embossed in the form of a kneeling leg. The contents of the steles at Trinh Hoai Duc's two graves briefly state the titles, positions, ranks, and titles that Trinh Hoai Duc was bestowed with, along with his wife; Stele: also clearly states the time is November of the year At Dau, children Trinh Thien Le Nhien, Trinh Thien Nhien Bao, and Trinh Thien Bao jointly established the stele. Trinh Hoai Duc, a great talent, a great personality, has contributed to laying the foundation for a circle of pride in Dong Nai - Dong Nai Culture, which is the pride of Dong Nai people. Source: Dong Nai province electronic information portal
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Hang Gon Megalithic Tomb (also known as Hang Gon 7 Site, Indochina Tomb, Ong Da Tomb), located in Hang Gon commune, Long Khanh town, Dong Nai province, includes: Tomb area (discovered in 1927) and crafted (discovered in 1995). In 2011, the monument was renovated and embellished with a total area of 37,120 square meters, with the following items: Tomb area, processing area, Ong Da temple, Tho Than temple, auxiliary works (gates, fences). , internal road yard, duty - ticket sales house, shelter house, reception - display house, administration house). 1. Catacombs: The current Hang Gon Megalithic tomb relic, compared to its discovery in 1927, still retains the structure and current state of the tomb. However, the tomb-like relic is buried deep underground, about 3 meters above the current ground level. 2. Processing area: The manufacturing area is located southwest of the main gate and southeast of the Catacombs. Excavation in 1996 revealed a number of marble panels and two sandstone pillars with diagonal ends, along with many marble and pebble scraps. 3. Ong Da Temple: Dinh-shaped floor plan, including Main Hall and Kitchen. The main hall, with an area of 51.84m2, is built in a four-pillar style (square house, 4 columns), facing east. The column system is made of reinforced concrete and painted with imitation wood. The three walls are built tightly, the facade is open with a layout of three doors made of red oak wood, the lower part is plain, the upper part is carved with apricot flowers. 4. Earth God Temple: located about 3m northwest of Ong Da Temple, area 4m2, built of bricks, painted yellow, red tiled roof, inside there is an Earth God altar. 5. Other auxiliary works: Main gate: Side gate. Fence system. House on Duty - Selling tickets. Covered house. The catacomb wall system includes: Exhibition House and Operating House. Hang Gon Megalithic Tomb Monument is an ancient stone architecture with a unique scale, size, construction material and style in Vietnam. Hang Gon Megalithic Tomb has contributed to diversifying types of dolmen (large stone tombs) worldwide. During excavations at the relic, scientists have obtained many valuable artifacts of diverse types. Hang Gon Megalithic Tomb Monument is an architectural work related to the beliefs of ancient Dong Nai residents, complementing the awareness of worldview and human life in the process of struggle, survival and creation. culture of humanity. Religious activities at the Hang Gon Megalithic tomb relic are the custom of worshiping "Mr. Stone", with the hope that "Mr. Stone" helps people live in a peaceful, "prosperous" and "peaceful country and people" environment. .. Every year, on the 13th day of the 9th lunar month, the "Mr. Stone" worship ceremony is held, including the main rituals: procession of Mr. Stone from the crypt to Ong Stone temple, holding worship ceremony at the temple and worshiping Mr. Stone about the Catacombs and many cultural activities such as: Five-fruit tray contest, lion dance performance, dragon dance... With typical value, the historical and archaeological relic of Hang Gon Megalithic Tomb was ranked by the Prime Minister as a special national monument on December 23, 2015. Source: Department of Cultural Heritage
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